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After the June jobs numbers were released yesterday, many Texas politicians used Facebook and their personal websites to share frustration and disappointment with the state of the economy.

Representative Francisco Canseco wrote on his Facebook page that the jobs numbers are “still disappointing” and then linked to an extensive statement that discussed “another dismal jobs report that unfortunately has become the hallmark of the Obama economy. “

“Disappointing June jobs numbers show the need for a new direction on our economy #4jobs. Unemployment stagnates at 8.2%,” Representative Pete Olson’s Facebook page said.

Representative Pete Sessions shared a link to a statement that underscored his belief that “the threat of higher taxes, more government spending and bureaucratic red-tape has injected uncertainty into our economy and hindered much-needed job growth.”

And Representative Kevin Brady appeared on Fox 26 Morning News to share his thoughts on the report.

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